Self-adjustable bicycle-lam p



(No Model.)

F. S. SNYDER. SEEE` ADJUSTABLE BICYCLE LAMP.

No. 605,354. Patented June 7,1898.

' isfinclined or stands at an angle.

FRANK S. SNYDER, OF BRICE, OHIO.

SELF-ADJUSTABLE BICYCLE-LAM P.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 605,354, dated June 7,1898.

Application filed (I une 25, 1897.

To a/ZZ whom t may concern:

Beit known that I, FRANK S. SNYDER, of Brice, in the county of Franklinand State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inSelf-Adjustable Bicycle- Lamps; and I do hereby declare the following tobe a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as willenable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and usethe same.

This invention relates to self adjusting lamps or lanterns.

The invention is designed for use iin connection with bicycles.

The object of the invention is to provide a cheap and efficient lampwhich shall have the capacity of self-adjustmentwithin considerablelimits, so that it will remain upright Whether its support is tilted atan angle or not, the purpose being to keep the oil-reservoir always inupright position and thereby prevent leakage of oil, as well as toprevent the accidental extinguishing of the lamp.

In the drawings forming part of this speci,- cation, Figure 1 is acentral section through my improved lamp in an upright position, showingin dotted lines the position that the oil-reservoir may take wheneverits support Fig. 2 is an elevation, partly in section, showing a hollowball with which the oil-reservoir is to be coupled at one end and theburner at the other end. Fig. 3 is a section showing in two parts thesocket in which the bowl is mounted. Fig. l is a plan of the bottom part.of the socket. Fig. 5 is an elevation ot the oil-reservoir.

1 is the upper part or body of the lantern. This body part may be of anypreferred or conventional form of lantern carrying glass` Serial No.642,262. (No model.)

or lens in front and a reflector behind the flame of the lamp. lanternhas formed in its base the half 2 of a spherical socket.

3 is the lower half of the socket-joint, the two parts being securedtogether around the ball part l by screws 5 or other suitable means.

6 is the oil-reservoir, having a screw-neck 7 `for ready connection withthe lower part of the ball'4.

S is a conical base or foot rigidly connected with the upper part of thelantern, so that the lantern may stand firmly when placed upon theground or other support.

In practice the burner carrying the wicktube may be screwed up tight andonly the reservoir removed from the bottom for refilling. i

All of the parts of the lamp should be made of brass or like suitablemetal. The ball should t smoothly and freely in the socket to permitfree movement in every direction.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters.

Patent, is-

A bicycle-lantern embracing the combination of a body part, anoil-reservoir, a ball connected with the reservoir, the said ball havinga passage through which oil is supplied to the burner and a socket forthe ball connected with the body of the lantern, substantially asdescribed.

In testimony whereof I have signed this specication in the presence oftwo subscribing Witnesses.

' FRANK S. SNYDER.

Vitnesses:

GEO. GRIGELE, 4 ELIsHA THOMPSON.

This part or body of thev

